Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching offers many fun ocean activities geared for couples, friends or entire families. Our most popular ticket, Whale watching, occurs year round. Our trips are fully narrated and are successful in seeing the California Gray Whale, dolphin, and sea lions. Dana Point is one of the best locations to watch Whales due to its shape and referenced landmarks for the Whales.
Sportfishing is also a favorite among all ages, and is a great 5 hour trip experience. Trips are scheduled Mon- Fri and select weekends and offer you the best in local ocean fishing. Catches include, bass, bonito, yellowtail and more and your catch can be filleted for you to take home! All boats are USCG inspected and are equipped with snack bars for your convenience.
Gray Whale Season November - April & Blue Whale Season May - October

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Whale Watching | Save 50%

Join Dana Wharf , Orange County's Original Whale Watching company! Delight in the exciting sights and sounds of the magnificent ocean creatures at Dana Wharf. Known as a landmark for marine life sightings, Dana Wharf's ocean adventure cruises offer rare glimpses into a huge variety of underwater wildlife and gorgeous scenic views you'll never forget. Join us as we search for blue whales, dolphin, sea lion and other exciting marine life! These majestic creatures are the largest mammal on earth and can grow to over 90 feet long. All of our cruises are narrated by our expert captains who will educate you on the abundant ocean life on our coast. Trips are all 2 hours long, plenty of time to discover the world that lies beneath! Remember that sightings are guaranteed! If you don't see A GOOD SHOWING of whales or dolphin, you will get your ticket back and are invited to come out again with us! These "whale checks" never expire.

Two-hour fully narrated cruises on our comfortable boats out of Dana Point Harbor the closest gateway to these marine mammals. All boats are equipped with inside seating and open snack bars which serve food and beverages. Some trips may even be on our luxury Catamaran with no up charge or extra fees!

Half Day Fishing (5-hour trips) | Save $10.00

Come fishing aboard the finest fleet on the South Coast. Our boats offer everything needed for a successful voyage, and helpful instruction from our friendly crew. You can take home filleted fish ready for the barbecue or "catch and release" the fish to grow bigger to catch another time. We also have a full service snack bar available with breakfast and lunch foods, as well as hot and cold drinks available for your convenience.
Anyone can do this! Sport-fishing trips are geared to be a great family experience and we are the landing that offers the best in one on one service. Experience the Dana Wharf difference!

Please note: Rental gear is available at check in. Any angler 16 and older must have a California fishing license.